Forney Museum of Transportation

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 800 artifacts relating to historical transportation. It began over 70 years ago with a single 1921 Kissel, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Today it includes not just vehicles, but also buggies, motorcycles, steam locomotives, aircraft, carriages, rail equipment, fire apparatus, public transportation, sleighs, bicycles, toys & diecast models, vintage apparel and much, much more!

Our collection highlights include: Union Pacific 'Big Boy' Steam Locomotive #4005, Amelia Earhart's 1923 Kissel 'Gold Bug', Forney Locomotive, Colorado & Southern Caboose, 1923 Hispano-Suiza, 1913-53 Indian Motocycle Collection, Denver & Rio Grande Dining Car, Stutz Fire Engine, 1888 Denver Cable Car, 1923 Case Steam Tractor, 1817 Draisenne Bicycle, 500 Piece Matchbox Collection, and more!

Upcoming Events

February 14-

Model Car Make and Take

For junior builders ages 5 - 17. Free with museum admission. Build and take home a free plastic model car. No experience needed. Model kit and tools provided. 10am - 12pm *Schedule is subject to change.

February 14-

The Moffat Modelers N Scale layout will be open to view from 10 am to 5 pm.

February 21– Lecture Series

David Fisher | The Logistics That Move the World Transportation doesn’t just happen, it’s coordinated, timed, and engineered behind the scenes. David Fisher explores the logistical systems that quietly keep goods and people moving, revealing the complex planning most of us never see but rely on every day.

March 21– Lecture Series

Flint Whitlock Returns Back by popular demand, historian Flint Whitlock shares compelling stories of transportation, conflict, and human ingenuity. Known for his engaging storytelling and deep research, Whitlock brings history to life through the machines, and people, that shaped it.

April 18– Lecture Series

John “Chip” Sherman | Rail Variety From steam locomotives to modern rail operations, Chip Sherman offers a sweeping overview of America’s railroads, including unique operations like the Kyle Railroad and CPKC’s 2024 steam excursion. A must for rail enthusiasts and history lovers alike.

May 16– Lecture Series

Richard Lucken | Pullman: America’s Hotel on Wheels Luxury, labor, innovation, and inequality converge in the story of Pullman railcars. Richard Lucken explores how these rolling hotels revolutionized travel while leaving a lasting mark on American social and economic history.

June 20– Lecture Series

Documentary Screening | Transit Transformations: Part 2 Ships and trains powered global trade and industrial growth. This second installment explores maritime and rail infrastructure and how these massive systems connected continents and built the modern world.

July 25– Lecture Series

Ashleigh Holm | Earth-Moving Machines Ashleigh Holm shares her journey from roadside work to operating heavy equipment, and how earth-moving machines quite literally shaped our cities. This talk highlights both the machines and the personal stories behind them.

August 15– Lecture Series

Panel Discussion | Transportation: Then, Now, and What’s Next Join Christof Kheim, and Jennifer Holm as they invite experts from the transportation industry for an open panel discussion on how transportation has evolved, and where it’s headed. A rare opportunity to hear multiple perspectives and engage in meaningful conversation.

September 19– Lecture Series

Carl Enger | Locomotives Carl Enger, Collections Manager and former steam locomotive mechanic, presents a deep dive into the evolution of steam locomotives, from early designs to the legendary Big Boy, complete with history, mechanics, and an interactive Q and A.

October 3rd and 24th– Lecture Series

Scare Walk with Terri Clark Author and paranormal researcher Terri Clark, will be presenting the findings, along with Trinity Paranormal, of what they experience at the guided after-hours walk through the museum. Join us on Saturday the 3rd at 11:00 PM for the scare walk and/or Saturday the 24th at 2:00 PM to explore the unexplained stories and eerie history hidden among the machines at The Forney.